Helen Mary Smith

STOUGHTON-Helen M. Smith, age 82, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Sept. 8, 1935, in Spring Green/Plain, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Beer) Feiner. She married Ray Smith on Jan. 4, 1991. Helen was a nurturer, always saw the good in others, and showed unconditional love. Spending time with family and friends, making memories, and the Lord were most important in her life. Helen loved baking and was especially known for her applesauce, cookies, and smiley face apple pies. Helen enjoyed dancing, going on walks to explore nature, camping, and gardening. She was a servant to the Lord and helped others grow in their faith. She loved her St. Peter and St. Ann communities and volunteered to serve others by teaching religion classes, providing meals, and serving communion. Her genuine warmth, gentle spirit, and contagious smile will live on forever in our hearts. Helen is survived by her daughters, Diane (Bill) Brue, Colleen (Chris) Benson, Sandra (Jason Carandante) Hanson and Ann (David Ward) Hanson; son-in-law, Kevin (Mary) Domack; dear friends, Joan and Virginia; former spouse, Herb Hanson; grandchildren, Ciara "CC" (Ayron), Symone, Melissa (Sharif), Aaron, Natalie, Laura (Mike) and James (Alex); great-grandchildren, Kohen and Julian; brother, Louis; sisters, Viola and Flo; brother-in-law, Jerry; sisters-in-law, Phyllis and Mary; step-children, Thomas Smith, Randall (Sandy) Smith, Dick (Reenie) Smith, Susan Denson and Jeannie (Joe) Smith; step-grandchildren; Nikki (Tim), Kyle (Kim), Jacob (Katy), Kami, Doug (Christina), Pat, Daryl (Ashley), Aaron (Danielle) and Casey (Tammy); and 16 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Ray Smith; daughter, Lisa Domack; parents, Joseph and Mary Feiner; brothers Bill, Felix and Al; and sisters, Erma, Marian and Lucille. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANN CATHOLIC PARISH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. Burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. Those wishing to give memorials may do so to St. Ann Catholic Church. Thank you to the Stoughton EMS, Stoughton Hospital, and St. Mary’s Hospital for the loving care over the years. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590